Lead Sous Chef – Quality & Menu Leader

VAULT PERSONNEL PTE. LTD.; High Street, Penarth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vault Personnel Pte. Ltd. seeks a hands-on kitchen leader to direct daily operations, manage staff, and ensure top-quality meals. The role emphasizes hygiene, menu development, and cost control while upholding SOPs and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidate has 2–3 years of culinary experience, a Diploma in Culinary, and a strong team spirit to maintain a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of culinary experience.
• Strong team player.
• Diploma in Culinary would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen activities and assign tasks; Sous Chef priority.
• Prepare delicious, balanced meals and taste every dish.
• Maintain an inviting, professional kitchen atmosphere.
• Train staff and enforce SOPs across the team.
• Open/close register as applicable.
• Hire staff, conduct interviews and reference checks.
• Respond to emails within 24 hours.
• Monitor food cost and inventory; keep waste under control.
• Meet labor targets and adjust staffing as needed.
• Maintain safety and security; keep samples for 14 days.
• Cater for schools; coordinate with Head Office for bookings.
• Handle cash controls and petty cash; follow banking procedures.
• Manage purchasing per approved vendor lists; HO handles major orders.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team player

Education

Diploma in Culinary

Job description

Vault Personnel Pte. Ltd. seeks a hands-on kitchen leader to direct daily operations, manage staff, and ensure top-quality meals. The role emphasizes hygiene, menu development, and cost control while upholding SOPs and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidate has 2–3 years of culinary experience, a Diploma in Culinary, and a strong team spirit to maintain a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment.